Service bulletin 18-040-19

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10162532
Published by NHTSA	2019-07-15
Manufacturer's number	18-040-19
Manufacturer's date	2019-05-03
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Some customers may experience the following condition:When pressing the SPORT button on the console, the SPORT mode is not activated. Hard to start condition at low temperatures 10-15°C (50-60°F) and filled with 70~80% ethanol fuel (DF7 Transmission Sales Code only). Engine experiencing a hard re-start after being shut off for short periods of time. Engine Stop/Start (ESS) remains in stop condition and they must manually restart the engine due to either a door or the hood being opened while in ESS mode.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

Vehicles listed
JEEP RENEGADE	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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S2325000007	2024-01-08. Service bulletin. MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
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1800623	2023-07-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ? Engine Stop/Start does not work as expected and it is often automatically deactivated. Customers may also experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P2110 - Electronic Throttle Control System Bank 1 - Forced Limited RPM. ? P2173 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected (Slow Accumulation). ? U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM. ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. ? P1CEA - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance. In addition, the customer may also experience the following: ? The vehicle will not crank if the ECM gets hotter than 50 °C (122 °F). ? Intermittent no-crank when first starting the vehicle. The following DTC has been changed from a one trip fault to a two trip fault: ? P0607 - ECU Internal Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
1804721	2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5 - 10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition.
1809017	2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with thelatest available software. Customers may experience a ticking noise coming from the top of the engine area. The ticking noise is heard particularly at idle.
1809420	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
1804721	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5 - 10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition.
1804321	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F - ETC Self-Learning Failure. P1524 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0000-00 - Will be displayed in the scan tool, but should really be displaying P0326-00 (Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Performance). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition:After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition(EMEA only). Hard start condition caused by spark plugs fouling. A ticking noise coming from the top of the engine area. The ticking noise is heard particularly at idle(EMEA and APAC only).
1804221	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00 - ETC Self-Learning Failure. P1523-00 - VVA Low Oil Pressure. P1524-00 - Oil Pressure Out Of Range - Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0141 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. Some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition(2016 BU EMEA only). Cruise control will not set at 32 kph (20 mph). Engine cranking times out after five seconds. Cruise control will not engage at highway speeds and when in 6th gear. A ticking noise coming from the top of the engine area. The ticking noise is heard particularly at idle (EMEA and APAC only). The following enhancements are also included: Improved purge sensor performance. Updated fuel strategy to inhibit spark plug fouling.
1804421	2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P1D7F-00 - ETC Self-Learning Failure.(North America only). P0456-00 - EVAP Purge System Small Leak.(North America only). P0441-00 - EVAP Purge System Performance.(North America only). P0440-00 - General EVAP System Failure. (North America only). P0455-00 - EVAP Purge System Large Leak.(North America only). P1CEA-00 - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance.(North America only). In addition, the following software enhancement is available: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5-10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition(EMEA only). Updated EVAP system diagnostics.(North America only).